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Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Forest

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Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Forest

Salary

$47,925.00 - $96,538.00 Annually

Location

Forest County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-36657

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR FRS Mntnc

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

11/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47290

Position Number

00031195

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00113220

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Forest

Worksite Address

286 Woodland Drive

City

Marienville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16239

Contact Name

Wendy Mangan

Contact Phone

717.307.3225

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

If you have experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy machinery, the Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking for you! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest is seeking a motived individual to join our incredible team as a Corrections Plant Mechanic. This is an opportunity to utilize your skills to make a positive impact in the lives of inmates. Take the next step in your career with DOC and tackle unique maintenance challenges every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Plant Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing boilers and related equipment that generate steam heat and hot water. You will maintain and repair water and steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressor equipment, water expansion tanks, and standby generators. Along with these technical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to train inmates in plant mechanic work, providing valuable skills and experience to individuals in the correctional system. Your role also includes enforcing custody and security regulations to ensure the safety and security of all individuals involved.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00031195) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

+ Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year of experience in performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from high school;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Additional Requirements:

+ Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

+ You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov